Your Questions

For my English A level coursework i have been asked to do a text transformation. The idea i have come up with is writing Colonel Herny Simmerson's letter back home that is mentioned in Sharpe's Eagle. I was just wondering if you could provide me with any help on how to write this and any attitudes and values that should be conveyed in the letter. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. Matthew Stephens

I have read approx 15 of your books and enjoyed them all! Any chance you would write a novel about the Falklands War? Ken St. Clair

I don't know if you have been informed but I have noticed that Rifleman Pendleton is a reincarnation as he was killed in Sharpes Eagle in 1809 during the Talavera Campaign but was alive and well in Sharpes Escape in 1811 during the Bussaco Campaign. As I have all 20 of the Sharpes books and am in the process rereading them at the moment that was when I noticed this. John Constable

Dear Bernard, I'll start as most contributors do by congratulating you on a back catalogue of the most satisfying stories. I have read them all (and I do mean all) and enjoyed every one (including 'Stonehenge' which occasionally gets a lesser review amongst your public). Starting with Sharpe and making my way through your work I have also found my way to Simon Scarrow, Conn Iggulden, Allan Mallinson, John Wilcox and others. I have also developed what at times seems to be an unhealthy interest in military history and historical fiction (currently engrossed in William Napier's second installment of 'Attila'and just finished Conn Iggulden's fantastic 'Wolf of the Plains'). My question is, on the face of it, a simple one, but I hope to get you thinking. Of the authors writing in a similar genre to you, who would you choose to read on a lazy Saturday afternoon in the garden? Oh, and why? (please don't say Patrick O'Brian, I've followed this lead form a number of sources and don't quite understand the hype!!). Best Regards, Dominic

I've been struck by your books after I got the last kingdom for Christmas, Do you have the story mapped out already or is it still a 'surprise' for you? Duncan Wooldridge

Bernard, I am curious to know how Sharpe's descendants would act concerning the events that are taking place in Iraq. My conclusion is that they are a military family and would have been Churchillians and Thatcherites, and be behind Tony Blair in his support of the United States in their quest for freedom in the Middle East. I also don't believe that they would have sat quietly while fifteen members of the British navy were kidnapped by Iran. Even with the release of the captives I'm sure the hackles of the Sharpes would be raised considerably. Pity the poor devils who go up against the Sharpes and their pals. Rick Schatz Louisville, Kentucky

After reading all of the warring series, I think I enjoyed the Starbuck series the most. Tonight, I finished Waterloo for the second time. I compare reading your books to my childhood love of "The Hardy Boys" series. I have a hard time imagining that you don't have help in creating these stories. Do you? My TV watching has decreased tremendously, much thanks. Brian

Thank you for the books you write . I recently finished a book about the Cathars which was interesting, but just lacked all that "hands on" stuff you do, so well! So, Heretic sorted me out with a fix , and then just finished the Saxon trilogy , and really chuffed that a forth book is coming out. Your writing is consistently awesome and gives me great pleasure , Thank you . I feel that if history was taught using your literature it would have been a subject I would have kept on doing at school . Do you plan to start a Myspace ? I would think it could prove popular ! Thanks again , Andy .

Thoroughly enjoyed your Saxon series (read them all in a row after a recommendation from my daughter) and am wondering if you will be continuing the series with another book? Barbara Duncan

Loved the books about Alfred , Lords of the North was excellent , is there going to be another book in the series and if so when would it be release? Ilive in Australia and believe it or not run my own sword fighting group out here cheers Mark

I have just finished reading the Saxon tales and they were wonderful. Are you going to continue the series?

Julie

Great books. When is the next Saxon story due for release? Tim Webb

When will more additions to the Saxon Series be released???? I love the stories about Uhtred and Alfred!!! Please tell me there will be a follow up to the Lords of the North?? Thank you!!

Cris Cross

Hi, I just want to say that I'm not a huge book reader, maybe reading the occasional paragraph here or there, but the Saxon stories had me hooked. I absolutely loved them. Uhtred is an absolute legend, and I'm sure from a 23 year old bloke that's got to be a compliment. I just wanted to ask when the fourth in the series is? I think the best way to put how I feel at the moment is a drug addict going cold turkey in anticipation. So, could you please let me know, I really need a decent book to read when I go on holiday.

Franki McDonald

Bernard, I am absolutely captivated by Uhtred. I've blitzed through the first three stories and am eagerly awaiting the next installment. When might that be? Are there any more Thomas of Hookton stories in the works? Really enjoyed those as well. Thomas Waters Lawton, Oklahoma, USA

Good day Mr. Cornwell; I am a HUGE fan of your writing, it definitly helps pass the long winter months here in Canada. I was just wondering if you have ever considered doing anything onlong the Prince/King John, Richard the Lionheart vain. Maybe even throw in a little Hereward the Wake or Robin Hood. I know...no story ideas, but it is such a great fluid and changing time in British history!!! Thanks Mike